Category Archives: MusikMesse

Well it was certainly surprise to see the Marshall Joe Satriani signature amp, the JVM410HJS, finally unveiled at Musikmesse 2012 although I think everyone actually expected to see it at NAMM earlier this year. So what has Satch had Marshall tweaking for the past 2 years, well first of all he has switched the 4… continue reading

Some may say this is a long overdue move by one of the most respected Amplifier builders in the world Reinhold Bogner. Many have lusted for his amps but also many cannot afford them so it makes sense to offer pedals at a reasonable price (I’ve heard around the $250 mark) which emulate some of… continue reading

I haven’t had an official press release about this amp yet but I do have the following details: Egnater unveiled the Detroit 5 head at Musikmesse 2012 it is switchable between 5, 2 1/2, and 1/2 Watts and features overdrive and clean channels. The overdrive channel features a unique Torque knob that increases presence and… continue reading

Press Release Fender’s acclaimed American Standard series guitars and basses have been upgraded for 2012, resulting in the latest iterations of the company’s four archetypal instruments—the Telecaster® and Stratocaster® guitars. They’re the same great best-selling go-to instruments they’ve always been, and now feature Fender Custom Shop pickups, as well as other distinctive new design touches.… continue reading

As part of Marshall Amplification’s 50th Anniversary celebrations they are releasing a set of 1 Watt amps covering all of the classic models released over the years. Marshall kicked things off at NAMM 2012 with the release of the JTM1 Head & Combo from the 60′s era with the classic block logo which I love.… continue reading

Press release (Frankfurt, Germany, 20 March 2012) Spark Booster features 26 dB of boost, making it the perfect tool for enhancing existing sounds and highlighting solo or rhythm parts. For guitarists who are looking for tonal options, an active EQ consisting of a Bass and Treble knob provides precise tonal shaping, as well as extended… continue reading

Once again head over to Musicradar.com for the full lowdown as they have the scoop on this new series as you will see from the video above. I’m not a massive fan of modelling amps but as each manufacturer releases a modelling amp there are obviously technological advances that lead to closer emulation to the… continue reading

Breaking news from Musicradar.com, Blackstar are to announce the 5th Anniversary HT-5TH combo in a tasteful Cream Tolex, anniversary weave fret cloth and limited edition front panel. The production run will be limited to just 2500 pieces worldwide. More info over at Musicradar.com.

Press Release C. F. Martin & Co. (www.martinguitar.com) is bringing some of their outstanding new instruments to the international clientele at the Musikmesse Frankfurt from March 21-24. The iconic acoustic guitar-maker will unveil three innovative guitars that will enhance the brand’s already premiere line of instruments. Attendees visiting the Martin Guitar booth (3.1 F81) will… continue reading

The new Classic Series high gain overdrive TOD, was originally designed as the Limited Edition Dizzy Drive… a project which celebrated the reunion tour of top Danish touring act Dizzy Mizz Lizzy. When the band was originally peaking in the early 80′s, guitarist Tim Christensen was using a Boss Turbo Overdrive into his Marshall Stack,… continue reading